Ancestor figure from North Nias, Indonesia with local name Siraha Salawa or Siraha Nomo A male ancestor figure is sitting on a small stool with on his head a palm leaf crown. Conical points are carved at the base of the crown. The well known abstract ear ornament in the right ear and a brass bracelets around both arms. All the specific details for this statue are present: moustache and goatee, a phallus and the hands are holding a cup. This type of figure represents long-diseased ancestor chief. Ancestors played an important role in the art and religion of the Ono Niha people of Nias Island. In the past, artists created a variety of ancestor images (adu), which housed the spirits of ancestors and allowed for communication between human and supernatural worlds. This item I personally obtained in, I believe 1988, in Nias. Although this piece shows signs of use it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object of great interest.The item is very smooth and heavy, the wood is a local hardwood Ulin and can be made into great woodcarved items. Great crafmanship! Dimensions: 65x14x14cm (HxWxD in cm) Weight: 3313 grams • The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 working day with PostNL (including track & trace information) • Tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account once your package has been delivered. Check this regularly to prevent your package from being returned. • If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort • If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's messaging service. We always respond quickly • Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. • We do not mark merchandise values ​​below auction value or mark items as 'gifts'. International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and are NOT stock photos. All our photos are professionally taken in our studio.